Art Film Festival by FRANÇOIS LEVY-KUENTZ at AFD from Friday

An exhibit of the Art, Film Festival at Alliance Francaise that begins Friday.

An exclusive Art Film Festival featuring the works of the renowned French filmmaker François Lévy-Kuentz who has dedicated himself to creating monographs on various artists, including Chagall, Pascin, Calder, Mondrian, Dali, and Buñuel, which have all garnered accolades at international festivals. His films offer deep insights into the world of modern and contemporary art, blending historical narrative with artistic expression to create a unique viewing experience.

Festival Highlights:

Exclusive Screenings: A selection of Lévy-Kuentz’s most celebrated films will be screened, including documentaries on iconic figures such as Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, and Salvador Dalí.

Interactive Sessions: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive QnA sessions, exploring the intersection of visual arts and filmmaking with François himself and a post-film discussion with Moinuddin Khaled.

Dates for screenings

Friday 11 October 2024

•         4pm: Salvador Dali, genie tragic-comique (2012)

•         5pm: Chagall, à la Russie, aux ânes et aux autres (2003)

Saturday 12 October 2024

•         4pm: Calder, sculpteur de l’air (2009)

•         5pm: Dans l’atelier de Mondrian (2010)

Monday 14 October 2024

•         4pm: Nicolas de Staël, la peinture à vif (2023)

•         5pm: La face cacheè de l’art americain (2019)

Tuesday 15 October 2024

•         4pm: Yves Klein, la revolution bleue (2006)

•         5pm: Pascin l’impudique (2000)

Venue: Auditorium Nouvelle Vague, Alliance Française de Dhaka 

Open to all; first come, first served